Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 166 is 8466.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 51 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 51 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 107 | 12305 |
| 73 and 72 | 5256 |
| 40 and 25 | 200 |
| 177 and 117 | 6903 |
| 139 and 144 | 20016 |